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An ‘open heart’ opens the mind: Students find value in giving and receiving through service learning

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… Spring Valley Elementary School in Kalamazoo, students are on the lookout for ways to show they are good citizens. You might ask what’s motivating this good … neighborhoods alongside Building Blocks of Kalamazoo and digging through history at the Fort St. Joseph Archaeological …

https://wmich.edu/news/2022/11/69884

Events planned for National Coming Out Day

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… around National Coming Out Day on Thursday, Oct. 11, are being offered at Western Michigan University. Among those coming up this week are a resume-writing workshop and a panel discussion. Both events are free and open to the public and and will include …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/10/1914

Online occupational therapy journal taking shape

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… KALAMAZOO--Plans for an occupational therapy online journal are shaping up at Western Michigan University, and scholars of all kinds are invited to submit material for publication. The … in the profession, is set for fall 2012. Manuscripts are now being accepted for review at the OJOT website at …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/02/166

WMU experts, alum explain why locally sourced food is enjoying a renaissance

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… within four-foot-tall foliage. “Look!” Lori Evesque says, carefully moving aside the large leaves to reveal an immature … offerings from the couple’s organic operation. There are no guarantees, especially given pandemic-related changes … processes, but other fresh options such as greens and eggs will be available. Learn about Natural Cycles Farm …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/06/59822

Board OKs investment policy statement, charters for audit functions

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… last updated in 2006. The revisions approved by trustees are intended to diversify University investments and update … based on changing market conditions. The changes are expected to enhance total return, avoid undue risk … and reduce variability. The charters for the audit units are intended to formalize existing practices, clarify roles …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/07/1098

WMU student recruiting and orientation captivating from afar

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… how sleek Western Heights Residence Hall suites are for first-year students or what the state-of-the-art the … tasks of enticing and welcoming students to the University are having to improvise more creatively. The pivot to … and a live virtual tour with student ambassadors—who are answering questions—are currently being offered. Other …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59384

Landscape Services plants seeds of stewardship, innovation on WMU campus

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… residence halls. KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Landscape Services crews are hard at work preparing the Western Michigan University … buds awaiting the arrival of students, faculty and staff are hundreds, if not thousands, of plants saved by … staff inside Finch Greenhouse. "It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say there were 10,000 baby plants generated …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/07/60122

WMU launches online cybersecurity undergraduate degree

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… workforce demand for digital security specialists in areas ranging from government defense to supply chain … of Labor Statistics , information security analyst jobs are expected to grow by 32% through 2028. As of 2018, the median annual pay was $98,350. Available positions are only expected to increase as organizations recognize how …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/05/59452

National film showing, panel focuses on male survivors of sex abuse

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… documentary about male survivors of child sexual abuse who are healing and speaking out. Screenings are set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 3, and Wednesday, … Federal Center in Battle Creek, Mich. The showings, which are free and open to the public, are part of the area's …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/285

Scholarships available for short-term study abroad

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… Study abroad this spring or summer. KALAMAZOO—Applications are being accepted for scholarships that offer awards of up … of Thursday, Jan. 31 . Enrollment is limited, so students are encouraged to apply early. A series of information … levels of undergraduate and graduate academic credit, and are eligible for financial aid funding from the Kalamazoo …

https://wmich.edu/news/2013/01/3836